KKK 14 winner Karan Veer Mehra: I have a man crush on Rohit Shetty

After a thrilling ride of more than three months, Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 has found its winner in Karan Veer Mehra. The actor beat Krishna Shroff and Gashmeer Mahajani to take home the gorgeous trophy, a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh, and a car.
Other finalists of the Rohit Shetty show were Abhishek Kumar and Shalin Bhanot. Speaking exclusively to India Today Digital after his victory, the actor reflected on his journey and how he overcame his fears. He also shared how he developed a huge “man crush” on the host and hopes to be like him.
Describing his journey, the actor said, “It was beautiful, fantastic, fantabulous, or any other positive terms you want to put. I was very confident about doing well when I was flying for the shoot. However, when I reached Romania, I was surprised at how well the other contestants had prepared. That’s when I got nervous because everyone wanted to win on that show. I think each one of them was an equal competition for me.”
Talking about host Rohit Shetty, the actor said, “Everything that he said, everything he did or didn’t, it has all stayed with me. I even have a major crush on Rohit, sir. I want to be like him and have a similar attitude. He is absolutely the epitome of grace and patience. I have huge respect for him.”
While discussing his journey on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, Karan Veer shared that he managed to overcome his fear of dogs by performing a stunt with them. “I was really scared of them, but I think I have overcome that. Now, I know how to handle them when they are angry or happy. After speaking with their handlers, I now feel comfortable around dogs. However, even after the show, I am still petrified of electric current. I am cautious about touching anything even now,” he shared with a laugh.
The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor further discussed his learnings from the reality show. “I feel every stunt was like living a life. Every time I felt I was being pulled down and managed to resist it, I won that stunt. Similarly, in life, if you are at a low, you need to keep holding on and never give up. You will emerge victorious after that.”
The season’s winner also shared how the experience helped him rediscover himself. He noted that, given the lows he was facing in life, people started tagging him as a bad person. “When you keep hearing such things, you also start believing in them. You become harsh with yourself. However, after the show, I realised I am not as bad a person as I thought I was. And that’s a great feeling.”
On a final note, we asked him about his supposed entry into Bigg Boss 18. To this, he replied with a smile, “Let the rumours be rumours. Why spill all the beans?”
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 aired on Colors.